Tantalize Bluechip took the $10,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday, June 3.
Tantalize Bluechip was first to the quarter in :27.3. Beer Cheese took over with a lap to go and led to the half in :57.3. Tantalize Bluechip popped the pocket and took the lead back as they raced down the backstretch. She was first to three-quarters in 1:26.2. As they made the turn for home, it was all Tantalize Bluechip. Second-place finisher Beer Cheese could only watch as Tantalize Bluechip won in a lifetime best of 1:55.4. Slave Labour finished third.
Tantalize Bluechip is a four-year-old mare by Devious Man. She is owned by Michael Moore and trained by Michelle Warner. It was her second win this season and her fifth victory lifetime. Mike Merton drove the $9.90 winner.
Merton had a driving double on the night.
Live racing returns on Sunday, June 4, with an 11-race card starting at 1 p.m. (EDT).